Sunday, January 20, 2008

Listed a bunch of "Unknown and Lost Poets" this weekend. I really mean UNKNOWN!!! - Googled the names of both books and authors, separate and together with quotes, without quotes and most didn't even register.

They used a vanity press and did not know how to market themselves. The copies I got are all like new 'review copies' that were sent to Dion O'Donnol because he did promote poets and poetry through various means. Newsletters, clubs etc... - All published in 1980.

Even so, after 28 years of no promotions, being manufactured prior to the Internet explosion these names are virtually unknown. So if I expect to sell the books I better promote them. - To quote Ralph Kramden, 'And Away We Go'.

The following Lost Poem comes from "Poetry to Remember" by Sara Webb Keaton - Publisher: Dorrance and Company - 1980 (First Edition, not stated) - All I could find other than the copy I have listed at my book store is three copies stuck in the bowels of Higher Education Libraries. (Saw them through WorldCat)

A bunch of different subjects are poeticized in this book but I'm a slow typist and am only going to give you one. This is one I liked.

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About Me

Ok, Who Am I? This is a question most men do not want to answer because it takes a bit of introspection. - I can say ABOUT me I've been attending the same church since 1981 or thereabouts. through 3 pastors and I'm still there because I've yet to hear God to tell me to go elsewhere. I'm glad he hasn't. I love the place and people.
Worked in the same printing shop from '85 till 2010 and now put in part time work at another shop since the city purchased the property and has done nothing to it since. What a waste of taxpayer dollars. - - Oh! Love my work too. (letterpress printing)
Been married since '88 - This year is firm cause I just asked the wife - Love my wife and daughter.
After these I love books.
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